Finance Manager

The Finance Manager leads a small team responsible for the effective and efficient management of Scouts Queensland’s finances. This role is critical for providing a high level of customer service to all our stakeholders, particularly our volunteers across the State.

Key functions of the role will include:

• Ensure the Association meets all financial and legislative requirements as an incorporated association and registered charity.
• Provide exceptional customer service to Members of the Movement and external customers.
• Annual Budget preparation and management.
• Financial analysis, management reporting, and audit.
• Payroll.
• Accounts receivable and payable Investment portfolio.
• Relationship and event financial management.
• Operational improvement.

About you

• Passionate about working in the not-for-profit sector, particularly in the area of youth development.
• Demonstrated experience of five years or more of financial and/or management accounting, preferably in the Not-for-Profit sector.Demonstrated 
• Knowledge and experience with Xero Accounting software
• Understanding of and commitment to the Scouting Movement’s Mission, Purpose, and Values.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to use your initiative to solve problems
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to engage with and respond to the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders, including volunteers within the Movement
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders 
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or commerce
• CA or CPA

To obtain a full role description email: hr@scoutsqld.com.au and if interested, please apply using the following link HERE

ICT Manager

The ICT Manager plays a pivotal role in upholding the values and mission of Scouting by supporting our members and volunteers through the effective delivery of ICT systems and processes.

The role is required to support the General Manager, Branch Support Office leadership team and staff, together with the membership and volunteers of Scouts Qld, to operate and maintain all ICT-related systems. The role is critical to supporting the organisation with the design, development and implementation of ICT infrastructure and technology systems as well as the future ICT roadmap.

The ICT Manager has responsibility for:

• Monitoring the performance of information technology systems to assess cost and productivity levels and make recommendations for improving ICT infrastructure and the operating environment.
• Work with key stakeholders to define ICT infrastructure strategy, architecture, and processes.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to ICT.
• Support the ICT team and broader Branch Support Office Team.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, particularly adult members, across the organisation to develop ICT solutions for betterment of the Movement.
• Identify opportunities and develop project charters to improve and update software and systems within approved budgets.
• Develop and implement ICT policy and best practice guides.
• Design and develop training programs and workshops for stakeholders.
• Conduct regular system audits and conduct regular checks on network and data security.
• Run and share regular operation system reports with the General Manager and Team Leaders.
• Oversee and determine timeframes for major ICT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages.
• Manage and report on the ICT budget and related projects.
• Provide direction for ICT team members and identify opportunities for team training and skills advancement.
• Provide user support for staff and volunteer members and administer helpdesk solutions across multiple departments.
• Provide input and support to the Branch Support Office to review, create and enhance the ICT related knowledge base, training guides, as well as produces support articles for staff and volunteer members in the use our ICT systems and applications.
• identify opportunities to streamline processes to enhance the member/volunteer experience.
• Provide support to produce a range of management reporting related to the organisation’s ICT systems and processes.

To obtain a full role description email: hr@scoutsqld.com.au and if interested, please apply using the following link HERE

Program Development Team Casual Positions

The Program Development Team is currently looking for more staff to assist in running activities. This paid casual position will assist in the running of activities for the school holiday programs, programs for schools, Councils and OSHC’s amongst other activities. In particular, we are seeking people who are able to work at the Holiday Outdoor Experience during the school holidays. The following is required:

• Paid working with Children Blue Card.
• Ability to travel to locations that do not have public transport.
• A willingness to learn new skills.
• Love having fun.
• Enjoy working with young people aged 5 – 13 years.
• Have the ability to change and add to daily activities.

These positions are open to people aged 18+ with or without Scouting experience. There may be openings for 17+ with Adventurous Activity skills.

If interested, please send your resume to Gill Hall pd@scoutsqld.com.au

Branch Adviser Aquatics

Expressions of Interest are called for from suitably qualified Adults in Scouting to apply for the position of Branch Advisor – Aquatic Pursuits. This position reports directly to the Branch Commissioner – Adventurous Activities.

Applicants must apply in writing, addressing the selection criteria in the duty statement, no later than close of business on 8 July 2024 to Peter Gould by emailing: bc.aa@scoutsqld.com.au. Please refer to the relevant duty statement for further details.

District Commissioner (Beaver Masters)

Expressions of Interest are called for from suitably qualified Adults in Scouting to apply for the position of District Commissioner (Beaver Masters). This position reports directly to the Region Commissioner (Suncoast).

Applicants must apply in writing, addressing the selection criteria in the duty statement, no later than close of business on 30 June 2024 to RC Kathy Pitt by emailing rc@suncoast.scoutsqld.com.au. Please refer to the relevant duty statement for further details.

Chief Director Cuboree

Applications are open for the next Chief Director Cuboree. Are you passionate about the Cub Scout Section and Major Events then maybe this role is for you. For more information please contact ACC Major Events Jean Clifford. 

Applications close on Friday 31 May, for more information and to submit an application please email: acc.majorevents@scouts.qld.com.au

Equipment & Activity Store – A Home Away From Home

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for Scouts Queensland with lots of major events culminating in the hosting of the 26th Australian Jamboree in January 2025.

The Branch Equipment & Activity Store provides pivotal support to all of the major events and the Jamboree, as well as many other smaller events and activities through the provision of equipment hire.

A very small team of volunteers support the store working on-site at Baden-Powell Park Campsite every Thursday. This team upkeep, sort, repair, replace and generally volunteer many hours of work each year to ensure that Scouts Queensland has equipment available to support its activities.

We are on the hunt for new volunteers to help out in this very busy year for the store. If you can volunteer a few hours a month, one day a week or one day a month, we would welcome your contribution! Whilst an induction would need to be done with the current team, you can offer to volunteer on other days if Thursdays do not suit you.

For more information about the Branch Equipment & Activity Store please email Branch Commissioner Trevor Taylor at bc.store@scoutsqld.com.au and he will gladly provide you with more information.